NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 BMW S 1000 XR Recalls & Complaints
The 2023 BMW S 1000 XR has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2023 BMW S 1000 XR. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 BMW S 1000 XR. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Riding Mode Feature Inadvertently Deactivated
NHTSA #23V051000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported February 3, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 754 vehicles
Repair completion: 71.35% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified April 4, 2023
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S 1000R and 2020-2023 S 1000XR motorcycles. During a software update performed at a dealership, the "Dynamic Pro" riding mode feature "front wheel lift-off assistant" may have been inadvertently deactivated without alerting the rider.
Safety consequence
Riding a motorcycle without knowing that the "front wheel lift-off assistant" has been deactivated can result in unexpected handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
BMW will instruct owners to check the configuration settings in the "Dynamic Pro" riding mode and adjust the settings as needed. Dealers will also inspect the motorcycles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Clutch Cover May Loosen and Leak Oil
NHTSA #22V752000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported October 7, 2022 · BMW of North America, LLC
Potentially affected: 951 vehicles
Repair completion: 82.44% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified December 6, 2022
Defect description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 S1000RR, M1000RR, and 2022-2023 S1000XR and S1000R motorcycles. The clutch cover bolts were not lubricated properly, which may cause the clutch cover to become loose and leak oil.
Safety consequence
An oil leak occurring at the clutch cover increases the risk of a crash or fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace all 10 clutch cover bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other BMW S 1000 XR model years
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